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Vitamin deficiencies in cattle.

T M Frye1, S N Williams, T W Graham

  • 1Department of Animal Health and Nutrition, Roche Vitamins and Fine Chemicals, Nutley, New Jersey.

The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Food Animal Practice
|March 1, 1991
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Vitamin deficiencies (A, D, K, E, thiamin) significantly limit beef production, impacting reproduction and growth. Supplementation, especially beta carotene and niacin, can improve performance, but careful evaluation is crucial.

Area of Science:

  • Animal Nutrition
  • Beef Cattle Production
  • Veterinary Science

Background:

  • Vitamin deficiencies, particularly A and E, commonly reduce beef cattle profitability by limiting reproductive and growth potential.
  • Factors like dry pastures, feed ensiling, and prolonged storage decrease vitamin A and E availability.
  • Thiamine deficiency can lead to polioencephalomalacia, often linked to high-concentrate diets or lush pastures, and exacerbated by antimetabolites like amprolium.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the impact of specific vitamin deficiencies on beef production.
  • To discuss factors influencing vitamin availability in cattle feed.
  • To evaluate the benefits of supplemental beta carotene and niacin on cattle performance.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on vitamin deficiencies and supplementation in beef cattle.

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  • Analysis of factors affecting vitamin content in forage and stored feeds.
  • Examination of research findings on the efficacy of beta carotene and niacin supplementation.

    • Main Results:

    • Vitamin A and E deficiencies are significant economic concerns due to impaired reproduction and growth.
    • Polioencephalomalacia is a thiamine-responsive condition influenced by diet and certain feed additives.
    • Supplemental beta carotene showed positive reproductive benefits independent of vitamin A status.
    • Niacin supplementation has also demonstrated improved performance in cattle.

    Conclusions:

    • Supplementation of vitamins beyond established National Research Council recommendations may be warranted.
    • Accurate diagnosis of nutrient deficiencies requires thorough assessment of feed, animal status, and documented responses to supplementation.
    • Strategic vitamin supplementation can mitigate production losses and enhance beef cattle performance.